BCCI looking to trim tour to New Zealand?

The BCCI is reportedly not eager to play three Tests when India tour New Zealand early next year.

India had given up a chance to host the Asia Cup after their negotiations with New Zealand Cricket remained far from a conclusion and Bangladesh volunteered to host the tournament, which is clashing with the tour Down Under.

According to the FTP, India were scheduled to play three Tests, five ODIs and one T20 International in New Zealand but the BCCI reportedly wants to instead play two Tests, two ODIs and two T20 Internationals. India are keen to accommodate the Asia Cup (likely to be held from February 24 to March 8) and are keen on shortening the length of the tour to New Zealand.

However, lengthy discussions between the boards have yet to bear fruit.

New Zealand Cricket, it is learnt, is not willing to either trim the tour or split it into two.

"Nothing's been decided. We are working through the details but I think (the schedule) could be done within the next couple of weeks," NZC chief executive David White has been quoted as saying.